Owens Corning · 9 hours ago
Plant Engineering Leader
Waxahachie, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expOwens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. The Technical Leader will provide technical leadership at the Waxahachie Plant, focusing on safety, process optimization, and talent development to drive operational excellence and meet performance goals.
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Responsibilities
Provide a safe and secure work environment for all employees, contractors and visitors
Ensures a clear and effective measurement system is followed and used to drive results; rewards and celebrates safe behavior and achievements; ensures accountability
Participates in work area self-inspections and accident investigations as well as recommends corrective actions to make the workplace safer
Leads and supports safety initiatives and processes to drive towards zero recordable injuries
Identify, lead, and implement process development improvements and new process developments
Participate in the scope development and execution of all major projects, including rebuilds, to ensure safety, performance, schedule and cost goals of the projects are met or exceeded
Set clear and measurable expectations in line with plant goals; proactively analyzes and manages all relative performance metrics
Share accountability for successful delivery of all aspects of the plant operating plan with other plant leadership team members
Effectively communicate objectives holding people accountable to deliver results
Actively drive understanding of customer requirements and the relationship to plant process variables to ensure products meet the customer FFU at all times
Ensure that all customer complaints are recorded, communicated plant wide and thoroughly investigated with corrective action preventing recurrence
Develop, evaluate, improve and document manufacturing processes / controls
Demonstrate the ability to develop and meet key milestones, to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels within the organization, and to technically contribute to the development of the process solutions
Applies statistical methods/data analytics to estimate future manufacturing requirements
Create and sustain a culture where talent is developed through effective performance management and talent evaluation
Effectively staff the organization with competent people using the appropriate mix of internal and external talent to satisfy both near-term and long-term succession needs
Ensure a positive, creative, diverse and collaborative work environment where employees own the success of the business
Plan, promote and organize training activities to constantly elevate the capabilities of employees
Establish clear and measurable performance expectations and hold direct reports accountable for delivering the goals
Actively participate in talent reviews as well as invest in the growth and development of self and others to achieve sustained success
Maintain documentation, track, counsel and execute coaching and corrective action when performance issues occur
Drive alignment between plant departments
Share best practices, challenge thinking and provide candid and respectful feedback; set an example for the organization of how teamwork and partnerships should work
Be seen as a great leader across the plant, driving engagement and supporting cross-functional projects and teams
Assist the plant leader with other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
A minimum of five (10) years of progressive technical experience in a manufacturing environment
A minimum of two (5) years of experience leading people
Preferred
Ability to engage and care for others starting with safety
Computer skills: The ability to utilize Owens Corning systems and the software necessary for this role
Utilizing data and data collection systems, and Six Sigma methods for problem-solving and decision-making to eliminate manufacturing losses and unnecessary costs
Strategic Plan implementation
TPM FI Pillar experience
Impactful verbal and written communications
Business and financial acumen
Strong planning, resourcing and delegation skills
SPC (Statistical Process Control) knowledge a plus
Company
Owens Corning
Owens Corning maintains an unconditional commitment to safety. In its quest for an injury-free workplace.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Brian Chambers
Chief Executive Officer
Todd Fister
Chief Financial Officer
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